Thinking about a 1710

[ToughAsStihl]

I just bought a Bolens G174 a couple days ago. But I since decided it was too small. So now I'm thinking of selling it and getting something bigger. I found this in Craigslist. What do people think?

FOR SALE IS A FORD/NEW HOLLAND 1710 4X4 TRACTOR WITH LOADER, IT HAS A 27 HP 3 CYLINDER DIESEL ENGINE, 2000 HOURS, POWER STEERING, PTO AND 3 POINT HITCH. IT STARTS, RUN AND WORKS GOOD, THIS IS A GOOD DEAL FOR A 4X4 TRACTOR WITH LOADER.

The only problem I see is that it has turf tires. Can someone tell me the size of the tires so I can start looking for some replacement AG tires. Or if someone could point me in that direction, I'd appreciate it.

Thanks

 

[JC-jetro]

I just bought a Bolens G174 a couple days ago. But I since decided it was too small. So now I'm thinking of selling it and getting something bigger. I found this in Craigslist. What do people think?

FOR SALE IS A FORD/NEW HOLLAND 1710 4X4 TRACTOR WITH LOADER, IT HAS A 27 HP 3 CYLINDER DIESEL ENGINE, 2000 HOURS, POWER STEERING, PTO AND 3 POINT HITCH. IT STARTS, RUN AND WORKS GOOD, THIS IS A GOOD DEAL FOR A 4X4 TRACTOR WITH LOADER.



The only problem I see is that it has turf tires. Can someone tell me the size of the tires so I can start looking for some replacement AG tires. Or if someone could point me in that direction, I'd appreciate it.

Thanks

My 1700 has 13.6x16 (R3) Turf tire. The replacement AG rim 11.2x24. I myself had problem both with R3 traction and finding a decent AG rim. you will have traction issue for ground engaging implement but should be okay with the rest. I could not plow real well but a rotary tiller took care of that. How much are they asking for it. I've seen it between $3500 to $4500 for tractor and about $1500 extra for the 770 loader. I think 1710 does have a live PTO which is a positive for finish mowing if you need. It's a good little tractor.

JC,

 

[ToughAsStihl]

Hes asking $4500. I'll be using it for sugaring. So its going to have to chew through a good bit of snow and mud, so I think AG tires are needed. It looks around $500 for tires and shipping off ebay for the rear and I found some $40 used front tires also. I'm hoping I can sell the Bolens for close to the same amount as this tractor.

 

[RickB]

Power steering on a 1710 is power assisted steering and can be marginal at best. If you are expecting effortless, one finger steering such as full hydrostatic steering provides, you will be disappointed.

 

[AndyMA]

Hes asking $4500. I'll be using it for sugaring. So its going to have to chew through a good bit of snow and mud, so I think AG tires are needed. It looks around $500 for tires and shipping off ebay for the rear and I found some $40 used front tires also. I'm hoping I can sell the Bolens for close to the same amount as this tractor.

Was this a price for R1's and rims or just tires. You'll need new rims which are quite pricey from New Holland. I ran a 1710 with ags for quite a few years until I upgraded and did a lot of hard work with it. It never had any problems.

Andy

 

[AndyMA]

Power steering on a 1710 is power assisted steering and can be marginal at best. If you are expecting effortless, one finger steering such as full hydrostatic steering provides, you will be disappointed.

Sure it doesn't steer like a Lexus, but it is a tractor after all. I ran one for years with heavy loader use and didn't have any problems.

Andy

 

[JC-jetro]

I found a shop in my area that could make the right rim for Ag tires, can't remember exactly how much but it was more than half of the $1200 tiller I bought. I opted to buy the tiller instead. Your 4x4 should help with the traction.

JC,

 

[North Dakota]

I have a Ford 1710. The manual I have has the tire sizes listed as follows.

Front:
(AG) 4wd 6.00-16, R1, 4PR 2wd 5.00-15, F2, 4PR
(TURF) 4wd 27-8.50-15, 4PR 2wd 23-8.50-12, 4PR

Rear:
(AG) 2wd & 4wd 11.2X24, R1, 4PR
(Turf) 2wd & 4wd 13.6-16, R3, 4PR

I was told it is very important to keep the ratio between the front tire and rear tire the same as the recommendation. Changing the ratio by putting smaller or larger tires on the front with the 4WD will cause the 4wd front end to wear early.

 

[RickB]

Sure it doesn't steer like a Lexus, but it is a tractor after all. I ran one for years with heavy loader use and didn't have any problems.

Andy

But your 2120 steers entirely different. Just trying to point out what I believe to be a significant characteristic. The FEL Lexus offers isn't very good.

 

[AndyMA]

But your 2120 steers entirely different. Just trying to point out what I believe to be a significant characteristic. The FEL Lexus offers isn't very good.

Actually Rick, I was refering to a 1710 that I had before the 2120. Maybe I was just stronger back then !!!

Andy